How Many Syllables In Cackle?
2syllables
Cackle has 2 syllables, cack-le. It is a disyllabic word.
cackle
/ˈkæk.əl/ UK /ˈkæk.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cack.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kæk.əl/
Division By Letters
cack-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cackle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Cackle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cackle?
Cackle has 2 syllables, cack-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæk.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in cackle?
The first syllable, cack, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cackle?
Cackle has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cackle into syllables?
By sound, kæk.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, cack-le.